Chapter
The Uncertainty of Political Ideologies in the Post-2016 Era
37:00 - 43:28 (06:28)
The podcast discusses how the rise of communism, fascism, and capitalism in international politics since 2016 has led to uncertainty regarding their efficacy. Reference is made to Paul Ehrlich's predictive style and how framing political projections within shorter time periods may yield more accuracy.
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The ideas industry and the fetishization of ideas can lead to dangerous predictions about the future, causing people to pull back from taking any political action.
37:00 - 39:48 (02:48)
Summary
The ideas industry and the fetishization of ideas can lead to dangerous predictions about the future, causing people to pull back from taking any political action. When predictions don't come true, it can also undermine trust in those making the predictions.
ChapterThe Uncertainty of Political Ideologies in the Post-2016 Era
EpisodeThe End of History
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The current era of international politics questions whether liberal democracy can fulfill its promises and provide solutions to systemic issues such as inequality, stagnant wage growth and financial crisis.
39:48 - 41:41 (01:52)
Summary
The current era of international politics questions whether liberal democracy can fulfill its promises and provide solutions to systemic issues such as inequality, stagnant wage growth and financial crisis.
ChapterThe Uncertainty of Political Ideologies in the Post-2016 Era
EpisodeThe End of History
PodcastIf Books Could Kill
The podcast discusses Francis Fukuyama's prediction of the future of American democracy and how it was flawed due to the rise of authoritarianism.
41:41 - 43:28 (01:46)
Summary
The podcast discusses Francis Fukuyama's prediction of the future of American democracy and how it was flawed due to the rise of authoritarianism.